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Communication: FOURTH PERIOD

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Over the lifetime of a HMI, there will be changes to it's software form the supplier. Which of the terms below would best describe the red number in the picture below?
HMI networks are needed to expand or contract as required over their lifetime of use. Which of the networking types below will solve multiple DA server scalability issues?
There are commonly two configurations a programmer would use for workstations. Which of the answers below would best be described as a workstation that has the majority of the data processing done by the server?
There are several advanced alarm methods available that provide a greater level of functionality. Which of the methods below can be used if an interpretation of the plant can approximate its state?
Which of the answers below best defines the amount of devices that a DeviceNet segment can handle at one time (omitting the scanner)?
Modbus has standard command codes to allow the master to access information from it's slaves. Which of the commands below would be used to write the contents of two output holding registers # 40002 & 40003 to the slave device
Which of the components below best represents the letter "C"?
A defined area of geographical coverage is commonly called an area network. Which of the area networks below is the smallest in area covered?
In networking, the ability to transmit data is vital. Which of the terms below would best be described as a networks ability, within a specific amount of time, to insure the delivery of data or node communication?
Which answer below best describes the result of electromagnetic interference in a transmission medium?
SCADA systems have been integrated with various industrial processes. Which of the answers below is best defined as a widespread system of water collection and distribution?
The quality of a OUT parameter status field has several different classifications. Which of the classifications below can be described as the block does not support a cascade path and the value quality is good?
Modbus protocol can implement data encapsulation over IP based networks. Which of the statements below is an disadvantage of using encapsulation?
Which of the terms below can be best described as a device with an assigned tag name?
Redundant capability is critical for any DCS. Which of the redundancies below would function properly if no faults occur, and will shutdown if one occurs?
Open communication protocols have several disadvantages. Which of the answers provided below represents one that is not a disadvantage?
Providing power to remote sites in a SCADA system has several difficulties associated with it. Which of the answers below would be best defined as one that is used for continuous power generation where there are no other options?
Every network interface must have a physical address in an Ethernet network. Which of the network components below contains these addresses?
A defined area of geographical coverage is commonly called an area network. Which of the area networks below is the largest in area covered?
Which of the answers below best describes the effect that an extremely steep angle pitch has on light propagation in a fiber optic cable?
In a typical GUI, values take one of four generic indicators. Which of the indicators below would best represent the image below?
Ethernet/IP is based on a protocol that the higher OSI layers of DeviceNet uses. Which of the answers below is the correct acronym for this protocol?
Modbus has standard command codes to allow the master to access information from it's slaves. Which of the commands below would be used to write the contents of a coil to the slave device?
There are numerous threats to the security of a DCS. Which of the security measures below controls and supervises network traffic?
A defined area of geographical coverage is commonly called an area network. Which of the area networks below is the second smallest in area covered?